Being Charlie
From Academy Award Nominated Director Rob Reiner (Stand By Me, A Few Good Men), BEING CHARLIE is the story of Charlie Mills, who has just turned 18 and is running away from rehab…again. Returning home, he is shocked to learn that his actor-turned-politician father has staged an intervention, with the goal of making Charlie address, and hopefully conquer, his issues out of the media spotlight. Reluctantly, Charlie enters a new adult facility where he meets a kindred spirit, Eva, and as their romance blossoms, it becomes an antidote to his strained family relationships. Honest, relatable, and ultimately uplifting, Being Charlie is the story of a young man learning to take control of his life by making mistakes, taking chances, breaking rules, and listening to his heart.
Critic Reviews:
- " Being Charlie is a deeply personal Reiner affair that stings with honesty that's felt through tremendous performances. " – Matt Donato
- " Despite its addiction to cliches, by the time Being Charlie ends it's a little bit emotional, thanks to a great deal to Robinson's performance. " – Jordan Hoffman
- " The movie has a core of rueful sincerity that's frequently affecting, and a spiky sense of humor that's been missing from Reiner's movies for ages. " – Mike D'Angelo